U3 interim review Meteorology

Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation from Earth's surface and re-radiate some of it back to Earth. Which of these gases have the most significant impact on the temperature of Earth's atmosphere?

• A. carbon dioxide and water vapor

• B.nitrogen and argon

• C. oxygen and sulfur dioxide

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The stratosphere contains ozone (O3) which interacts with the ultraviolet radiation that reaches Earth from the Sun. How does the action of ozone in the stratosphere affect Earth?

• Ozone is essential for living organisms to breathe.

• Ozone maintains the magnetic field around Earth.

• Ozone stores heat to be transferred to the surface of Earth.

• Ozone removes electromagnetic radiation that is harmful to living things.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Why is the ozone content of the stratosphere important to living organisms?

• A Ozone absorbs infrared radiation

• B Ozone absorbs UV radiation

• C Ozone is necessary to create oxygen

• D ozone prevents heat

At which location would a tropical air mass most likely form?

• 20° N, 120° W

• 40° N, 70° W

• 60° S, 30° E

• 80° S, 10° E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Temperature inversions are common in the Los Angeles area. Which statement describes a characteristic of a temperature inversion that can lead to extended periods of poor air quality?

• A inversions prevent direction of sea and land breezes

• B inversions reverse normal composition of air masses

• C inversions prevent normal convection of air mass

• D inversions prevents direction of CO2

Which condition is most likely to cause the formation of a temperature inversion?

• rapid cooling of the ground at night

• high wind on a sunny morning

• saturation of soil with warm rain

• rapid collision of warm and cold fronts

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement best explains why the force of a hurricane diminishes as the hurricane moves over land?

• A the winds start to spin clockwise

• B the supply of warm moist air decreases

• C high pressure area develops

• D sea level rises up coast

How does air density affect air pressure in a cyclonic storm?

• The supply of warm, moist air decreases.

• Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.

• Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it.

• Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as Tornado Alley. Which environmental factors most likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?

• A high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems

• cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other

• low evaporation rates and windy conditions

• cool dry air colliding with warm moist air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Kerry is watching a softball game on a hot day. To her, the air temperature feels like it's about 100°F. However, she sees a bank thermometer that says it's only 90°F. What is the most likely relative humidity at the game?

• 100

• 40

• 60

• 80

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5